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RIIWHS204E-Work safely at heights

5. Platforms
 Does the scaffold have the required number of working platforms?
 Are the working platforms at the required locations?

 Are catch platforms correctly positioned?
 Are the platforms and supporting scaffold constructed for the relevant duty live
loads?
 Are the platform dimensions suitable for the intended work?
 Is there satisfactory edge protection?
 Are the platforms correctly constructed?
 Are planks secured against the wind?
6. Entry and exit
 Is there safe entry and exit to every scaffold platform?
 Are temporary stairways correctly installed?
 Are portable ladders of an industrial grade, serviceable and correctly installed?

 Are entries, exits, and access platforms correctly installed?
7. Containment Sheeting
 Has the scaffold been designed for wind loading on containment sheeting?

 Has the retention of rainwater and its effect on increasing weight been considered?
 Are the fixing ties secure?
 Are there rips or tears?
 Are the overlap joints satisfactory?
8. Mobile Scaffolds
 Is the supporting surface hard and flat?
 Is the area of operation free of overhead electric lines and other hazards?
 Are floor penetrations covered?
 Are the castor wheel locks in working order? They should be locked at all times,
except during movement of the scaffold.
9. General fit for purpose
 Is there provision for material handling?
 Are the clearances between the scaffold and adjacent structures, correct?
 Is there protection from falling debris?
 Has the scaffold been safely designed to support attachments?
 Are approaches and platforms effectively lit?
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